The Office of Admission is eager to engage with you!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus and sharing more about the Occidental experience. Campus visits and on-campus information session registration is open!
You can start getting a feel for the College, virtually, by taking a look around campus and joining us for a virtual Information Session. We hope that you will explore all of the resources available to you on this page!
Campus Visit
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus! Self-guided tours are available throughout the Summer, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. PDT each weekday, with no advance registration required. Students and families must check-in at Collins House and successfully complete a Health Check form prior to exploring campus.
For students and families who pre-register for an on-campus visit from June- August, these visits will start with an information session led by an admission officer. Students and their families will be permitted to embark on a self-guided tour of campus after the info session.
Virtual Information Session
This live session will be conducted by an admission officer who is joined by two current students for Q&A. There is also a pre-recorded Information Session that you can watch anytime. Prospective students, along with school and CBO counselors are encouraged to attend!
Discover Occidental: Junior Preview Day Recap
Watch the recording from our Spring 2021 virtual Discover Occidental event. You'll hear insights about what makes our community at Oxy so unique, along with short workshops on topics such as presenting yourself to colleges and crafting the college essay. Current students also share their experiences navigating the application process and how they've taken advantage of their time at the College.
Transfer Open House Recap
Head to the Transfer Open House page to watch featured recordings from Occidental's Spring 2021Transfer Open House. These virtual sessions, aimed at students who are considering transferring to Oxy, will provide you with an inside look at life at the College, along with details about the transfer application process. Hear from our Directors of Transfer Admission and Financial Aid, learn about student services and resources in our residential community and listen to current transfer students share their experiences.
